Medicare's $50 GLP-1 Drug Copay Excludes Key Benefits

Starting July 1, eligible Medicare Part D enrollees can access weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound for a flat $50 monthly copay through the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. However, this benefit operates outside traditional Part D coverage rules, meaning it does not count toward annual deductibles or out-of-pocket caps.

By Damilola Esebame Tue, July 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Medicare's $50 GLP-1 Drug Copay Excludes Key Benefits

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